3.19.2009

Mill's Pond with friends

A couple of weeks ago, Mia and I met up at Mill's Pond with our wonderful friends...Stephanie and her two boys, R & C. Over the last month, Mia and I have spent many a morning at the pond and this is what we usually do:

go to pier and feed ducks

Mia plays on big rock pile while I stretch and do a little yoga in the shade

walk around the pond...spending some time on the long 'troll' bridge

climb (Mia) & relax (mama) on the big rocks in the meditation garden

finish walking around pond

watch the 'duck show'

have a picnic lunch under the trees

This time, we had COMPANY!!! Steph and the boys had never been to the pond, so we showed them the ropes. It was so nice and relaxed. Stephanie and I were able to talk a lot...something very hard to do at large playdates or with kids underfoot in general. Mia had a WONDERFUL time with the boys. Spring had sprung and many of the trees were covered in buds and small flowers. While relaxing on our blanket, I had the kids run back and forth while I practiced Long Exposure...not thrilled with my results, but we all had a blast trying :) We can't wait to do this again....(hint...hint, Stephanie)

I love the shots! Did you ever see the ones on my blog from that day? I posted them soon after we spent the day together. Scroll down when you get to my blog. I loved spending the time with you and Mia. Need to do it again soon!:)